2023 was a remarkable year for dinosaur fossil finds.
Paleontologists across the globe unearthed a myriad
of well-preserved remains, providing new insights
into the ancient giants that roamed Earth millions of
years ago. Here is a short list of some of the
amazing and important finds made in 2023.
With Christmas less than a week away, many people
worldwide are getting into the festive spirit. For
those living in the United States, this means baking
and decorating Christmas cookies, buying gifts for
loved ones, and binge-watching holiday classics like
Elf and Home Alone.
The world's largest iceberg is on the move after
being stuck to the ocean floor for 37 years. A23a
stretches almost 1,500 square miles (3,885 sq. km)
wide, or about three times the size of New York City
and its five boroughs. The massive slab of ice
weighs over one trillion tons and stands 1,313 feet
(400 m) tall. For comparison, the Empire State Buil...
Dr. Ivan Šprajc has spent the past 30 years looking
for Maya cities in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. In
2013, the archeologist and his team found one
dating back to the 8th century in the Chactún
rainforest. A year later, they unearthed two more
cities abandoned over 1,200 years ago. But a
massive ancient settlement found deep inside Mex...
Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, celebrates
the victory of good over evil. The eight-day
observance is a festive event with many fun
traditions. Though the date of the annual holiday
varies, it always falls sometime between late
November and December. In 2023, Hanukkah will be
marked from sundown on December 7th to sundo...
With heavy hearts, officials at the Smithsonian's
National Zoo in Washington, DC, have bid farewell to
its three resident giant pandas. Mei Xiang, 25, Tian
Tian, 26, and their 3-year-old son, Xiao Qi Ji, left for
China aboard a retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft on
November 8, 2023. Upon reaching Chengdu on
November 9, 2023, the trio was whisked away to t...
On November 23, 2023, most Americans will
celebrate Thanksgiving. The secular holiday is
observed annually on the fourth Thursday of
November. The celebrations usually center around a
delicious feast with family and friends. Other fun
traditions include participating in "Turkey Trot" runs
and parades. But not all countries mark the holida...
Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is one of the major
holidays observed by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some
Buddhists. The celebration, which dates back over
2,500 years, is a time of joy, unity, and spiritual
reflection. While the dates vary annually based on
the Hindu lunar calendar, Diwali usually occurs in
October or November. This year, the festival will be...
Every November, the United States pays tribute to
the vibrant and diverse cultures of its Indigenous
peoples. Native American Heritage Month was
officially established in 1990. It is a time to
recognize and honor the history, heritage, and
contributions of Native Americans, Alaska Natives,
Native Hawaiians, and several Island communities.
